The National Wood Flooring Association and World Wildlife Fund have renewed their partnership to forward the goal of environmental sustainability in the wood products industry.
The collaboration lets the organizations share information and educational opportunities with each other that focus on three goals: responsible procurement of wood, promoting understanding about U.S. buyer expectations regarding technical and quality specifications, and connecting NWFA members with WW's Global Forest & Trade Network participants.
“We’re pleased to be able to provide additional resources for our members when sourcing wood from other countries,” said NWFA President & CEO, Michael Martin, in a statement. “This will be especially useful with the increased industry scrutiny and compliance surrounding the Lacey Act. NWFA members will now have a credible industry resource that is recognized worldwide for its forestry conservation efforts.”
The GFTN will present a one-hour education session during the 2015 NWFA Wood Flooring Expo in St. Louis April 28–May 1 titled "Lesser-Known Timber Species: Good for Business, Good for the Forest." Participants can earn architect and designer continuing education credits.
